© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Stater 530 BC - 510 BC
| Silver | 7.99 g | - |
| Issuer | Kroton (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 530 BC - 510 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.99 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#384957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tripod incuse.
Interesting fact
The Kroton Stater was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Kroton, which is now known as Crotone, in southern Italy. The coin features an image of a lion's head on one side and a mythological creature called a griffin on the other. The griffin was a symbol of protection and strength, and its presence on the coin may have been intended to convey the power and prestige of the city of Kroton.
